Sewer Back Up – Flooded Basement – A Sewer Check Valve May Be The Answer - In certain areas of NYC a public sewer back up may cause a flooded basement. This back up can be due to heavy rains or over development in the area causing the system to be over burdened. Other possible causes of a sewer back up could be a malfunctioning city sewer, a high groundwater table, although there are various other reasons.
As in all of these cases a back up does not mean that the house sewer is defective or needs to be cleaned. Many times the solution to stopping a flooded basement from happening and stopping a back up is by installing a sewer check valve, also known as a backwater valve. A sewer check valve is a one-way valve that only lets water out, and automatically closes when water attempts to enter the house drain system. A sewer check valve (backwater valve) is a very simple and dependable device.
Once installed a sewer check valve needs maintenance once or twice a year to make sure it is clear of any debris or sediment that may block the flapper in the valve. This maintenance is done in a couple minutes by removing four screws with any number of simple tools. No special skill or tools are needed, and this maintenance will ensure many years of dependable operation.
Joseph L. Balkan Inc. has been specializing in all types of sub surface plumbing issues for over 50 years. This family owned business has been installing sewer check valves, backwater valves professionally and successfully for many years and has a long list of satisfied customers.
Here is what to expect when you call Balkan to inquire about a sewer check valve due to a flooded basement issue from a sewer back up:
- A discussion of your sewer back up issue over the phone or a prompt response to any web site inquiry by an experienced sewer professional.
- A free on-site visit by an experienced field representative with no obligation whatsoever.
- If the site visit determines that a sewer check valve will solve the problem, you will receive a free written quote explaining the installation with no obligation.
What to expect from a sewer check valve installation from Balkan:
- Work started and completed on the backwater valve in one day with no sub-contracting.
- Most sewer check valve installations include a new water tight sewer pit with a matching fitted cover.
- All disturbed cement professionally restored using 5,000 PSI concrete that is water proof.
- American made materials and fittings.
- A work site left broom clean.
- A written guarantee.
- A completed installation performed at the quoted price.
- The end of city sewer back ups flooding your basement from your house sewer.
